GARA Distribution History & Yield
Guinness Atkinson Real Assets Income ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 (in 145 days) | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 17, 2027 (in 327 days) | Oct 1, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GARA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.80 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 3 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much GARA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,500 | $39,467 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,500 | $197,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,000 | $394,665 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.04%. $10,000 in GARA would currently pay about $304 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GARA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -4.8% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.21 | -4.5% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.22 | — |
Payout risk check
GARA's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
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About Guinness Atkinson Real Assets Income ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in a combination of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and publicly traded equity securities of companies that are dividend paying and that derive a significant portion (at least 50%) of their revenue or income from, or own significant assets in, the real estate or infrastructure industries.
Fund family: Guinness Atkinson. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Mar 20, 2026. 3 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GARA distribution FAQ
When is GARA's next ex-distribution date?
GARA's next ex-distribution date is Dec 18, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.20 per share, expected on Jan 1, 2027.
How often does GARA pay distributions?
GARA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Sep 18, 2026.
What is GARA's distribution yield?
GARA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.39%, based on $0.63 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.80 per share, is 3.04%.
How much does GARA pay per share?
GARA pays about $0.20 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $80.00 a year.
Has GARA grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, GARA's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of GARA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.04%, you would need about 1,500 shares of GARA (roughly $39,467 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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